aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
in addition
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
anent
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From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
apart from; not including
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
a man of refinement
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
a state of high honor
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
Hollis
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From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
MeadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
the force of workers available
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
ninesnounUS /naɪnz/
plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
Princeman
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From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
only a very short time before
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading In all the other athletic pursuits he had been backward, but here, as he smacked his fist in his glove, he felt at home.
spotlightnounUS /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
TitanicadjectiveUS /taɪˈtænɪk/
of great force or power
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
look attentively
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
which person or people
From this reading As Sam took his place behind the bat for the first man up, who was Hollis, he felt his first touch of self-confidence anent the strictly amusement features of summer resorting.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On that gentleman the spotlight burned brightly all the time, and if they won, he would be the hero of the hour; the modest, reliable catcher would scarcely be thought of except by the men who knew the finer points of the game, and it was not the men whom he had in mind.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The only thing he did not like about it, as Princeman wound himself up to deliver the first ball, was that Princeman had the position of glory.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE HERO OF THE HOUR On that very same afternoon, the youth and beauty, also the age and wisdom, of both Hollis Creek and Meadow Brook, gathered around the ball field of the former resort, to watch the Titanic struggle for victory between the two picked nines.
